Babbé LLP has promoted Advocate David Doutney to Partner with effect from 1 April 2026.
David has over 12 years of experience in litigation, including cross-border insolvency, company and shareholder disputes, contentious trust matters and has previously worked at leading firms in Australia and the Cayman Islands. He passed the Guernsey Bar exams in 2023 and was admitted as an Advocate of the Royal Court of Guernsey in 2024.
Todd McGuffin, Partner & Head of Disputes & Risk said:
“Since joining the firm, David has consistently demonstrated exceptional legal skill, sound judgement, and an unwavering commitment to client service. He has earned the trust and respect of clients and colleagues alike and has made significant contributions to the growth and success of the firm.
Further, our Disputes & Risk team members have really grown professionally in the last six months. In the autumn Nick Howell, Senior Associate, was admitted as an Advocate of the Royal Court having successfully completed the Certificat d’Etudes Juridiques Francaises et Normandes from the University of Caen, Normandy and the Guernsey Bar Exams.
Additionally, we have also celebrated the hard work of our two new Associates, Rosanna Wright and Tillie Graham. They both successfully completed the SQE route to qualification and become the first two Associates to qualify under the first training contracts awarded by the firm.
Advocate McGuffin added:
“I am delighted for Nick, Rosanna and Tillie and the continued professional depth they offer to our clients, both old and new.
